With large numbers of endemic flora and fauna, considered one of the unique and natural paradises in the world around you with beautiful clear beaches, lava tunnels, diving areas, a marine reserve, its prehistoric animals and a variety of beautiful and colorful birds. The Galapagos is a province of Ecuador, whose capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, characterizes these islands by the variety of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, located at the crossroads of major ocean currents, and in addition to several tectonic plates in constant motion. Also known as the Enchanted Islands and known for the studies by Charles Darwin, that from these studies established his theory of evolution by natural selection in 1959 was declared National Park in 1978 UNESCO included the Galapagos in the list Heritage, expanding it in 2001 also for the Marine Reserve.

There are several islands where tourists can observe the flora and fauna of Galapagos and the landscapes of incomparable beauty, places that can be visited on the island of Floreana is Post Office Bay, black beach, the Flamingos Lagoon, Cormorant Point and Pirate Caves. On Genovesa be seen in its natural environment to the frigates, fur seals, marine iguanas, tropical bird, among others. On Fernandina, there are many sea lions, iguanas, pelicans, penguins and flightless cormorants. On the Spanish island appreciate the dance of blue-footed boobies and albatrosses courtship is also interesting to see the geyser, the blower and Cucubes that have that wonderful charm, Santiago is ideal for diving enthusiasts, can take a tour paths of lava up to the volcanic cone of Bartholomew. On Isabela Island turtle farm exists.
In the Galapagos Marine Reserve there are areas where you can make snorkeling and deep, enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the aquatic species that inhabit this place.

The most visited place in the archipelago is Tortuga Bay, located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island where there are two huge sandy beaches of ivory color, separated by a point of mangroves, where lovers of the sun and enjoy the beach in style , Playa Negra is also on the island Floreana and want to swim to the beaches of Santiago Island, calm waters, other beaches you can visit and enjoy are the beach in San Cristobal Ochoa, Espumilla beach and the beach on Marchena in Darwin Bay the Genoese.

The archipelago’s climate is varied because the temperature variation of the waters surrounding the islands directly affects the temperature, for example the cold waters from Peru, currents that are present all year, the flow of the Child warm waters that binds to the cold in the north of the archipelago. What determines two marked seasons, the cold between the months of June to November with temperatures ranging between 17 and 22 degrees, characterized by persistent mist and drizzle on top of larger islands and cold and dry in the lower . The Galapagos Islands are volcanic in origin and that the archipelago located in the hotspot, with constant eruptions over time he has done to form the unique conditions of climate, flora and fauna not found anywhere else the world.

To enter the reserve in the archipelago visitors should know the rules to observe in the islands, such as respect for nature, not to introduce animals, plants or seeds outside this habitat, not contaminated with garbage terrestrial environments, signals respect security and signs on the trails, among others. Visiting the Galapagos is a wonderful experience, especially engraved on the mind of the extraordinary beauty and fascination with these islands.

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Peru has the largest number of protected natural areas in the world, covering 14 percent of the country’s territory, has various areas declared by UNESCO as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the temple of Chavin.

Peru offers the tourist who visit enjoy the privilege of a diverse nature, it is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world with 84 geographical areas of life of the 117 that exist in the world, has 62 natural areas shaped by parks, reserves, sanctuaries, reserved areas, national and historical sanctuaries, game reserves and protected forests.

Peru has the largest number of exotic bird species worldwide, to date there have been 1 820 species of which 300 are endemic have not been seen elsewhere in the world.

Birdwatching enthusiasts in Peru found the perfect place to watch the most spectacular and beautiful birds on earth, rare birds and original. Peru also possesses a great variety of orchids that are estimated at 3 000 species present in the territory, most of them grow in the tropical forests of the ridge of mountains and cloud forests.

In the Peruvian coast from the north starting in Tumbes, there are beautiful beaches, rolling hills, rugged mountains and vast concourses, Tumbes notable for the attractive not only its beaches but also because of the extensive mangrove forest where the sea and the river form a unique environment to host a great diversity of aquatic invertebrates.

In the area of the eastern Andes is the Abiseo River National Park where there are a number of petroglyphs and the ruins of Pusharo Mameria, archaeological rstos not yet been studied.

Samiria Pacaya is another attraction that offers travelers Peru to nature lovers, is the largest protected natural area and is also known as the Forest of Mirrors, there the visitor can enjoy boat rides on Pacaya and Samiria rivers.

Another major park is the Cordillera Azul Park located in the transition area between the Andes and the Amazon, its importance is due to the biological diversity existing in the area and is shared by four regions has been recognized as the third largest national park.

In the center of Peru’s Huascaran National Park is designated as World Heritage in the year 1985, located in the center of the highest tropical mountain chain in the world, developed in it different species like the condor, the vicuña, deer white-tailed, the Andean fox and other important species.

In southern Peru is the Manu National Park, also declared a World Heritage Site, in many tribes that inhabit it have no contact with the world, there are 20 000 species of plants, 1 200 species of birds and 200 species of mammals and many reptiles, amphibians and insects.

In the region of Puno is located in the Titicaca National Reserve where the vast beauty of the landscape is lovely in her live 100 species of land birds and waterfowl, many of which are migratory, the reeds growing in it is the habitat of five native species

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